The Leopard Club

Over a history spanning almost 70 years, the Festival del film Locarno has gained a unique position in the landscape of the major film festivals. Every August around 165,000 cinema-goers, over 900 journalists and 3,000 professionals converge on Locarno.

At nightfall, before 8,000 moviegoers, the famous open-air screenings in the extraordinary setting of the Piazza Grande are celebratory and magical occasions for all audiences.

Set up in February 2008 by its president Rolando Benedick, the Leopard Club is the supporting association of the Festival del film Locarno. From the outset the Club has successfully put in place a major funding prop for the Festival, establishing itself
as a dependable contributor to the future of the event.

Leopard Club members enjoy a series of exclusive privileges that make every night spent at the Festival a special one.